Essendon VFL has named its side to face Gold Coast at the NEC Hangar on Saturday, headlined by the inclusions of five AFL-listed players.

Saad El-Hawli and Kayle Gerreyn each return from respective injuries, while Matt Guelfi, Vigo Visentini and Archer Day-Wicks will all line up at VFL level this week.

The Dons are seeking a first win since May after encountering a challenging run of form in recent weeks.

Saturday's game gets up and running from 1:05pm AEST, with streaming on hand via the AFL app and website.

Essendon VFL team v Gold Coast

B M. Taha (62) W. Hoare (51) R. Brodie (60)
HB D. Shiel (9) T. Sellers (75) X. O'Neill (55)
C R. Unwin (38) O. Smartt (47) S. El-Hawli (41)
HF A. Davey (33) K. Gerreyn (39) J. Menzie (29)
F A. Day-Wicks (44) L. McMahon (48) M. Guelfi (35)
R V. Visentini (39) E. Tsatas (5) J. Hately (50)
INT D. Akuei (64) N. Scott (57) N. Quigg (83)
  S. McKay (80) L. Monteath (71)  
23rd Player N. Scott (57)
   
EMG J. Eckersey (58) J. Busuttil (68) J. Peris (53)
K. Gallagher (69)    
       
IN S. El-Hawli K. Gerreyn A. Day-Wicks
M. Guelfi V. Visentini  
       
OUT K. Gallagher (Omitted) J. Busuttil (Omitted) J. Eckersley (Omitted)
E. Adams (Omitted) D. Iacovone (Omitted)